INTERNATIONAL

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

National Code: AHC31424

2025 start

Description

Do you love nature and want to help protect it? This qualification gives you the skills and knowledge to work in conservation and ecosystem management. You'll learn how to restore and care for natural areas like forests, parks and coastlines, protect wildlife and their habitats and help manage the environment for future generations.

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Teaching Duration

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weeks

Landcare Officer

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location

Study Mode

Contact Hours

Study Load

Commences

Scheduled

Barossa Valley

644333

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

hours per week

Part Time

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Barossa Valley

Closed

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

hours per week

Part Time

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Barossa Valley

Closed

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

hours per week

Full Time

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Barossa Valley

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

hours per week

Part Time

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Mount Gambier

655322

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

hours per week

Part Time

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Mount Gambier

655380

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

hours per week

Full Time

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Urrbrae

Closed

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

hours per week

Full & Part Time

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Urrbrae

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

hours per week

Part Time

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

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Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Barossa Valley is TAFE SA’s Nuriootpa Campus and is only an hour from the Adelaide CBD. Course coordinators have found students living in the Northern suburbs may find this location more convenient than the Urrbrae campus to support travel and study commitments. Timetables will be confirmed as part of student registration processes but Barossa Valley Full Time 3 days per week and Part Time is 2 days per week (normally Thursday evening and Friday all day)

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
You will need to buy and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety boots and appropriate workwear (eg sun protection (hat), long pants, long sleeve shirt)-(approximately $100 - $200). Incidental items- $45.00 for other personal protective equipment (eg gloves, safety glasses and spray suit)

Fees

Average cost per semester

Full Fee

How to Apply
International Course - application process

If you are applying from onshore, generally, you will need to apply for an international course to TAFE South Australia at least two months before you want to start your studies in Australia. If you are applying from offshore it is highly recommended that you apply at least four months in advance.

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Note: You must be an International resident to apply for this course. For Australian residents please visit TAFE SA Courses.

Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Job role titles may include Indigenous Lands Worker, National Parks Worker, Revegetation Worker, Land Rehabilitation Worker.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (AHC31424)
The course enables individuals to select an indigenous land management, conservation earthworks, lands, parks and wildlife or natural area management context as a job focus, or a mix of these. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 2 core units and 14 elective units.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works	100	LABLB	AHCECR309
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes	50	LABTY	AHCWHS302

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Apply animal trapping techniques	40	LAASG	AHCPMG307
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices	60	LABWG	AHCWRK320
Collect native seed	40	LABKY	AHCECR305
Conduct intertidal marine monitoring	60	LABLR	AHCMAR302
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities	70	LABRB	AHCPGD311
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders	80	LAASE	AHCPMG302
Control weeds	70	LAASD	AHCPMG301
Identify fauna in the field	50	LABLK	AHCFAU302
Identify plant specimens	80	LAARE	AHCPCM303
Implement a landscape maintenance program	100	LABSW	AHCPGD310
Implement a propagation plan	90	LABLY	AHCNSY313
Implement biological reintroduction works	80	LABKX	AHCECR303
Implement ecosystem reconstruction works	90	LABNH	AHCECR311
Maintain native ecosystem areas	80	LABKW	AHCECR301
Operate and maintain chainsaws	40	LAANY	AHCMOM213
Operate basic machinery and equipment	20	LAANW	AHCMOM203
Operate machinery and equipment	40	LAANZ	AHCMOM304
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases	70	LABDS	AHCCHM307
Read and interpret maps	40	LABLA	AHCECR307
Recognise landforms and soil types	50	LABMD	AHCSAW202
Recognise plants	40	LABLZ	AHCPCM204
Renovate grassed areas	40	LABGM	AHCTRF207
Survey pests	70	LAASF	AHCPMG305
Transport and store chemicals	50	LAAML	AHCCHM304
Undertake propagation activities	30	LABLW	AHCNSY207
Undertake sampling and testing of water	70	LABLM	AHCLPW313
Work as a guide	90	LABPZ	SITTGDE014

Living in Adelaide

The city created for students

You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

A student city

Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

Safe

Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

Beach Culture

Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

Live centrally

Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

Delicious!

Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

Easy to get around

Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

Festivals

Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Beautiful weather

Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.